Gunstock assembly for firearms



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GUNSTOCK ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARMS Filed May 12, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR. John (ac 0e! Patented Feb. in, 1953 GUNSTSiJK ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARMS Eohn Cooper, Franklin, La.

Appiication May 12, 1950, Serial No. 161,620

'9 Ciaims.

This invention relates to improvements in firearms and more particularlyto a stock and frame assembly for double barrel shot guns.

It is an object of the invention to provide a stock and frame assembly which will protect the portion of the stock joined to the frame from oil and moisture and at the same time provide a strong and firm joint between the stock and frame.

A further object of the invention resides in providing a stock and frame assembly which is simple and durable in construction, efficient in use and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following specification. I

In the drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the same,

Fig. 1 is a side elevational View of the stock and frame assembly,

Fig. 2 is a topplan View of the same,

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view,

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional of the assembly,

Fig. 5 is a cross section taken on line 5--5 of Fig. 4,

Fig. 6 is a cross section taken on line t-$ of Fig. 4,

Fig. '7 is a cross section taken on line l-l of Fig. 4,

Fig. 8 is a side elevational view of the stock removed from the frame,

Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of the stock with the sheath removed, and,

Fig. 10 is a side elevational view of the stock with lower section of the sheath in place.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 5 denotes the stock of a conventional double-barrel shot gun constructed of wood. The forward end of the stock has a reduced shank t and at the point of juncture between the shank and stock, on opposite sides thereof, is a V-shaped shoulder In the top and lower edges of the stock, at the jointure with the shank are recesses 3 and 9, the lower recess 9 being curved longitudinally to conform to the contour of the stock. The walls of the recesses 8 and 9 are rabbeted, as at It and H, to receive the correspondingly shaped tangs l2 and I3 extending from the sections l4 and I5 of a metal sheath which snugly and completely covers the shank 6. The tangs i2 and it are off-set from the sections It and i5 and at the off-sets are provided with flanges it which seat against the shoulder I of the stock. The sections i4 and I5 adjacent their forward end are provided with overlapping apertured ears l6 adapted to aline with a transverse opening H in the shank 5. The forward end of the shank 6 is cut out to form a notch l8 with a downwardly inclined face is extending from the notch. The lower section l5 of the sheath at its forward end is shaped to conform to the shape of the notch 13 and face 9 to form a corresponding notch 29 and face 2| in the section 15, the face 2! having a recess 22 formed therein for a purpose to be set forth hereinafter.

The shank 6 of the stock ii with the metal sheath fitted thereon is adapted to be inserted in a tubular metal frame 23 provided with tangs 2s and 25 at its inner end adapted to fit in the recesses of the tangs l2 and i3 and secured therein by screw fasteners 26. The forward end of the sheath abuts against an abutment 21 in the forward end of the frame 23 and is held firmly in position by a block 28 on the trigger plate 29 which seats in the recess 22 of the face 2| of the sheath. The trigger plate 29 fits in a recess 3a in the bottom of frame 23 and is secured in place by bolts 3| passing vertically through the frame, sheath and shank. The opposite sides of the frame at its forward end are provided with openings covered by plates 32 secured in place by a bolt 32 extending transversely through the opening H in the shank and apertured ears H; of the sheath. The trigger plate 29 and plates 32 are provided with extensions 33 and 35 which project beyond the frame 23 for connection with the fore stock of the gun, not shown.

This lock up assembly provides a tight connection between the stock and frame and completely separates the wood stock from contact with the metal frame protecting the wood stock from contact with oil or moisture so it cannot become soft. When cleaning the gun the stock may be easily separated from the frame by removing bolts 3! which permits removal of the trigger plate 22, thus freeing the shank of the stock so it may be withdrawn from the frame after the screw fasteners 23 are removed. The metal sheath covering the shank may be wiped clean and after cleaning the frame the parts may be quickly and easily assembled.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herein shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and certain changes in the shape, size and arrangement of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or scope of a the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A stock assembly for firearms comprising a metal tubular frame, a non-metal stock having a reduced shank extending longitudinally from the stock and inserted in said frame, and a metal sheath completely covering said shank and having portions fitted in the joint between said stock and said frame.

2. A stock assembly for firearms of the character described in claim 1 wherein the sheath is composed of separable sections.

3. A stock assembly for firearms of the character described in claim 1 wherein said frame and sheath are provided with interfitting rearwardly extending tangs seated in recesses formed in said stock.

1. A stock assembly for firearms comprising a tubular frame, a non-metal stock having a reduced shank extending longitudinally from the stock and inserted in said frame, a metal sheath covering said shank and fitted between the joint of said stock and said frame, and a trigger plate fitted in the bottom of said frame having a pro jecticn for interfitting engagement with a recess in the forward end of said sheath.

5. A stock assembly for firearms comprising a tubular frame, a non-metal stock having a reduced shank extending longitudinally from the stock and inserted in said frame, a metal sheath covering said shank having a recess in the underside of its forward end, and a trigger plate removably fitted in the bottom of said frame having a block projecting into said frame for engagement with the recess in said sheath to secure the shank against removal.

5. A stock assembly for firearms comprising a tubular frame, a non-metal stock having a reduced shank extending longitudinally from the stock and inserted in said frame, ametal sheath covering said shank composed of separable sections, interfitting tangs extending from the rear end of said frame and sheath seated in recesses formed in said stock, and a trigger plate seated in the bottom of said frame having a projection seated in a recess formed in the forward end of said sheath.

'7. A stock assembly for firearms comprising a tubular frame, a non-metal stock having a reduced shank extending longitudinally from the stock and inserted in said frame, the forward end of said shank being notched on its underside, a metal sheath covering said shank and conforming to the contour of the shank with a recess adjacent the notch in the shank, and a trigger plate seated in the bottom of said frame having an upstanding block seated in the recess of said sheath.

8. In a stock assembly for firearms the C011 bination of a wooden stock having a forwardly extending reduced shank, a tubular metal frame for receiving the shank of said stock, a metal sheath completely covering the shank of said stock forming a lining between said frame and shank, a trigger plate seated in the recess in the bottom of said frame, said plate having an upstanding block extending through a slot in said frame and seated in a recess formed in the shank of said stock.

9. In a stock assembly for firearms the com bination of a Wooden stock having a forwardly extending reduced shank, a tubular metal frame for receiving the shank of said stock, a metal sheath completely covering the shank of said stock forming a lining between said frame and shank, said shank and sheath having a recess formed therein, a trigger plate seated in the bottom of said frame having an upstanding projection extending through a slot in said frame and seated in the recess in said sheath and shank, and tie bolts extending through said frame, shank and trigger plate for securing the same together.

JOHN COOPER.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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